Six individuals, including two U.S. citizens, were found dead at the upscale Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday. The bodies were discovered in one of the hotel rooms, with signs suggesting that the victims may have ingested a harmful substance.
According to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the victims were all of Vietnamese descent, with two holding U.S. citizenship and four holding Vietnamese citizenship. The bodies were found in a room that had been locked from the inside, with no signs of forced entry or struggle.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the victims may have been dead since Monday, with hotel staff discovering the bodies when the occupants failed to check out as scheduled. The room service food was found untouched, but the beverages had been consumed, with a residue left in the cups.
The police are currently investigating the possibility of intentional harm or poisoning, with Lt. Gen. Thiti Sangsawang stating that the initial conclusion is that the person responsible for the deaths was not among the dead.
The hotel management has expressed cooperation with the authorities and has referred further questions to the police. The Vietnamese foreign ministry has also confirmed that they are working closely with local officials to monitor the situation and provide necessary assistance.
As the investigation continues, the authorities are combing through security camera footage, social media profiles, and the victims’ luggage to piece together what happened. The tragic incident has raised questions about the safety and security of guests in upscale hotels, and the public is eagerly awaiting answers.